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Social Security recipients to get tiny increase in benefits

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients and federal retirees will get a 0.3 percent increase in monthly benefits next year, the fifth year in a row that older Americans will have to settle for historically low raises. There was no increase this year. Next year’s benefit hike will be small because inflation is low, driven in part by lower fuel prices. The federal government announced the costof-living adjustment, or COLA, Tuesday morning. By law, the COLA is based on a government measure of consumer prices. The COLA affects more than 70 million people — about 1 in 5 Americans.

Children who attended Storytime at the Lockport Library last week were treated to demonstrations by town firefighters. Pictured above is firefighter Tyler Lanegrasse demonstrating the simple drop and roll fire safety technique taught to children to minimize injury in the event their clothing catches fire.

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LEFT: Wyatt Arcement stands perfectly still to allow Lanegrasse to place the fire hat on his head while his brother Walker and storytime friend Drake Pennison wait their turn.

Phone scams continue, citizens urged caution Photos by Babs

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle are urging residents to be cautious about potential scams that may present itself in the form of phone calls, mail or even email. “Our citizens are targeted by scam artists all year round, but the holiday season is when we typically see scammers become more active,” said Sheriff Webre. “Regardless of the time of year, citizens should always be on guard. You don’t want to become the next victim.” Last month, several citizens received a check in the mail along with a letter stating they had won a drawing for a cash prize. The letter instructed the recipients to deposit the check, stating the check was to help pay for a “processing fee” for the prize. Not only would the recipient be required to pay monies in addi-

For the second time, a judge has rejected defense attorneys’ requests to move a triple-murder trial out of Lafourche Parish and bar the death penalty from being considered. David Brown’s trial is now in its sixth week of jury selection in Thibodaux, and attorneys are expected to make opening statements Saturday, though that schedule could change. Brown, 38, of Houma, is charged David Brown with first-degree murder in the Nov. 4, 2012, stabbings of 29-year-old Jacquelin Nieves and her daughters, 7-year-old Gabriela and 1-year-old Izabela. He is also accused of sexually assaulting Jacquelin and Gabriela Nieves and then setting the family’s Lockport apartment ablaze. State District Judge John LeBlanc denied motions from the Capital Defense Project of Southeast Louisiana, led by New Orleans attorney Kerry Cuccia. The defense team had unsuccessfully made the same requests to now-retired state District Judge Jerome Barbera in 2014, though for different reasons. This time, Brown’s attorneys argued that he couldn’t get a fair trial in Lafourche because a sequestration requirement severely limited the number of potential jurors. See Trial Page 6-A

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tion to the amount on the check, but had they deposited the checks, they would have soon learned the checks were invalid. Obviously, the cash prize was fake as well. Throughout this year, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has received several reports from citizens who received phone calls from someone claiming to be from the IRS, stating that payment was due on back taxes. The caller even threatened that law enforcement would immediately come to arrest them if payment was not made immediately. In another case, a citizen was told he was owed several thousand dollars in back taxes, but he needed to pay a processing fee by putting several hundred dollars on a gift card. See Scams Page 2-A

Nicholls ranked the safest school in UL System

Nicholls State University is the safest school in the University of Louisiana System and third safest university in the state, according to BackgroundChecks.org. The website ranked 20 Louisiana public and private colleges based on campus safety in a Sept. 26 report. Nicholls ranked just behind Our Lady of Holy Cross College in New Orleans and LSU Shreveport. BackgroundChecks.org ranked accredited public and private not-for-profit fouryear institutions using campus crime rates See Nicholls Page 2-A

A reunion of people who live or have lived in the Pointe au Saucisse area of Golden Meadow was held Saturday at the Golden Meadow Oakridge Park. Attendees had a good time reminiscing about old times and family members. Pictured is Melva Griffin, age 91, the oldest living resident of the Pointe. She was an orphan at age 5 and raised by her Aunt Angelle Gaspard. Melva said she married her husband, who was a good provider, at age 15 and never had to work a day in her life. The “Pointe”, as it is often called, is located at the southernmost end of Highway 308 in Golden Meadow.

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couraged. The church is located at 16164 West Main Street in Cut Off (next to old Pizza Hut).

Al-Anon to meet each Thursday in Galliano

Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? There is help in Al-Anon. Meetings are every Thursday from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at 18210 West Main (Galliano Food Store shopping center). Call 985-677-1503 for more information.

Local church to sell seafood fondue Oct. 21

Open Door Revival Center will sell a seafood fondue dinner on Friday, October 21. A donation of $7 will receive crab and shrimp in a white cream sauce stuffed in a small cap bread, tossed salad, corn and a dessert. Call 637-7991 to order before Friday and 325-2456 to order by 10 a.m. on Friday. Advance orders en-

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Haunted fire house to open Friday & Sat.

The Haunted Fire House, located along Hwy. 308 at the corner of E. 69th street, will be held Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22 beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 and cold drinks and snacks will also be for sale. The event is a fundraiser for Lafourche Fire District 3.

SLHS to sponsor Pedro tournament Saturday

SLHS Project Graduation is sponsoring a Pedro Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Lafourche Shriner’s building, across from SLHS stadium. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the games starting at 6 p.m. Players must be 21 years of age or older. Double eliminations. $50 per team donation or $25 per person donation. First place prize will be four Saints tickets. Half and Half Raffle will be done. Food and drinks will also be available to purchase. To register or if you would like to help/donate, contact Tina Georges at 985-258-3020 or Katie Alario at 985-677-7826.

LPSO to offer a free hunter ed. class

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a free Hunter Education Classroom Course and a Hunter Education Field Day

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for anyone ages 10 or older. The traditional “Classroom Course” is a two-day course to be held Saturday, October 22 through Sunday, October 23. Advance registration is required. As an alternative to the two-day course, a Home Study Course is available online through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website. Those who complete the home study course must take their completion voucher to a “Field Day” to complete their hunter education. The next Field Day will be offered on Wednesday, October 26, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the LPSO Shooting Range. Class size is limited. Advance registration is required. For more information, or for assistance with online registration, call the LPSO Training Academy at (985) 449-4480 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or email Lieutenant Smith at nolansmith@lpso.net.

Free boat building classes available

The Center for Traditional Boat Building, 202 Main Street, Lockport, offers boat building classes that teach how to build pirogues, lake skiffs and rowboats. Classes can be scheduled any day at times convenient to builder and instructor. Call and schedule your appointment with our boat instructor, Ernie, at (985) 532-5106. Group events also available

Town of G.M. gears up for Christmas parade

The Town of Golden Meadow will host its third annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 26 beginning at 3:30 p.m. Participation in the parade will be free and open to the public. Participants may decorate floats, trailers or golf carts. Participants in the parade must be at least 4 years old. Prior to the parade, Santa and friends will be at the pavilion at Oakridge Park from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Pictures will be allowed, but you must bring your own camera. There will also be other entertainment for the kids along with treats. Anyone taking part in the parade should be at the park no late than 2:30 p.m. to line up to head on the north end of town. The parade will travel south and end at the Town Hall where there will be a tree lighting ceremony and refreshments served. To enter the parade, a registration form must be completed. Please contact Laci Latiolais at 985-6372407 or Shannon Leger at 985-637-8501.

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“If any government or law enforcement agency asks you to wire money ‘immediately’ or give personal information for any reason, you should definitely be suspicious,” said Sheriff Craig Webre. “While there are certainly circumstances in which failure to pay fees or fines could result in an arrest warrant being issued, it is likely that you will be well aware of the situation. Through our proactive efforts, our office would contact you well in advance to remind you of payment being due, and you would have several options to pay. If the only option you are presented with is to pay using a prepaid debit card or any type of gift card, it is an obvious sign of a scam.” Sheriff Webre says these are also signs of a scam: - You are told to pay taxes, fees, or shipping charges for a larger sum of money or luxury prize. - You are told to send payment immediately or suffer some consequence. - You are told not to call any number other than the one provided. - You are not familiar with the caller, the company name, or they refuse to tell you. - You are contacted by an unknown caller, but the caller I.D. shows your information or that of a friend or relative. - The caller asks for sensitive account or personal information. - The caller is rude or uses offensive or vulgar language. If you experience any of these signs, report the incident to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office or your local law enforcement agency. If you believe the call or mail to be legitimate, you can contact the company yourself with contact information you know to be valid and verify the call or mail correspondence. “Thankfully, more and more people are recognizing the signs of scams, preventing themselves from being victimized,” said Sheriff Webre. “We encourage you to speak with your entire family, especially any elderly relatives, and ensure they recognize the signs of scam. The bottom line is to use common sense and good practices such as never giving personal or financial information on an incoming call.”

Old printer cartridges, cell phones sought

The Bayou Bell Ringers collect printer cartridges and old cell phones to recycle. Call Pam at 985-6917239 or drop off at the DMV in Golden Meadow, Jimmy’s Service Station in Larose, or H & R Block in Larose.

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Listed are the Ochsner St. Anne Hospital’s recent births: Alexander Paul Adams, son of Renee Chaisson and Blake Adams of Lockport, born on September 22, 2016. Reagan Dean Malone, son of Dianna and Ronald Malone of Golden Meadow, born on September 28, 2016.

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Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle also urged citizens to be vigilant. “We urge citizens to always be vigilant in guarding their personal information,” he said. “As the holiday season approaches, scams seem to increase and we urge people to be aware and be careful when making transactions over the telephone or through the mail.”

US rig count up 15 this week to 539; Louisiana gains 6

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 15 this week to 539. A year ago, 787 rigs were active. Depressed energy prices have sharply curtailed oil and gas exploration. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 432 rigs sought oil and 105 explored for natural gas this week. Two were

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per 1,000 residents, graduation rates and student retention rates from the U.S. Department of Education. They also used FBI Crime Report data, student surveys, social media analysis and its own research. Nicholls posted a crime rate of less than 1per-1000 and recently recorded a record-high student retention rate.

listed as miscellaneous. Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Louisiana gained six rigs, New Mexico and Oklahoma increased by three each, Colorado was up two and Alaska, Pennsylvania and West Virginia added one apiece. Texas declined by three rigs. Arkansas, California, Kansas, North Dakota, Ohio, Utah and Wyoming were unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May at 404.

Wednesday, October 19, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Defense sparks Terriers over South Lafourche

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Many experts expected a high-scoring shootout when Vandebilt came to Galliano to take on South Lafourche. But the experts were wrong. Vandebilt won the game, and it was largely in part to its defense and a couple big plays on special teams. The Terriers trumped South Lafourche 31-14 on Friday night, using a second-half surge to break a 7-all halftime tie. The loss spoiled homecoming for South Lafourche and dropped the Tarpons to 2-5 on the season. Coach Brandon Nowlin said the Tarpons just couldn’t get anything going in the game. “We really struggled to move it offensively – especially early,” Nowlin said. “Give credit to them. Their defense played well. We thought we’d be able to have more sustained success than we did. We moved it at times, but it was sort of the same story we’ve seen all season. As we’d get a step forward, we’d take a step backward with a turnover or a penalty. You can’t win many football games like that against good teams, and we learned that firsthand tonight.” For the Tarpons, things started off pretty good. South Lafourche took the ensuing kickoff nearly all the way – a long return by Jeremy Rogers, which set up a short scor-

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ing drive capped by a pass from Jaydon Cheramie to receiver Brock Bailleaux to go on top 7-0. The rest of the first half was sloppy – by both teams. Vandebilt moved the ball a couple times, but continually found ways to stay out of the end zone – mostly with untimely fumbles deep in South Lafourche territory. The Terriers did find the end zone once in the first half – a score set up by a short field. After an interception at the Tarpons 11-yard-line, Vandebilt punched the ball into the end zone on a pass from quarterback Andrew Robison to receiver Roland Johnson – a score which sent the game to halftime tied at 7-all. In the third quarter, Vandebilt continued to shoot itself in the foot early. In the first drive out of halftime, the Terriers were driving down the field, but fumbled, turning the ball over to the Tarpons. But South Lafourche couldn’t take advantage, and the Terriers started an offensive onslaught, scoring 10 points in the third quarter to hold a 17-7 lead going into the final quarter. “We had plenty chances,” Nowlin said. “Our defense gave us opportunities. We just didn’t take advantage of those. That’s on me. I have to find ways to have that not happen. I have to find ways to get us in the end zone more often.” In the fourth quarter, South Lafourche attempted a comeback. Cheramie pushed into the end zone from 4 yards out to cut the lead to 17-14. But on the very next drive, Robison hit Brody Fister on an out route that went 52 yards for a score. A late-game touchdown run from halfback Michael LeCompte put the game away and send it to its final margin. South Lafourche takes on Ellender next week, and Nowlin said self-preservation will be key. Several of the team’s top players were heavily limited by injuries throughout Friday’s game. “It limits what you can do,” Nowlin said. “But that’s not an excuse. We have to lick our wounds and get ourselves ready to keep playing.” ___

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South Lafourche High School senior Mickayla Navarre was crowned Homecoming Queen Friday night during the Tarpons’ game against Vandebilt Catholic. Pictured with Mickayla are her parents Mickey and Mona Navarre of Larose. Photo by Mandy Friloux Photography

Trojans fall to Destrehan Central Lafourche’s bad October continued on Friday night. The Trojans hosted Destrehan, but had very little luck, falling 4921 against the mighty Wildcats, who are one of the top teams in Louisiana. Trojans coach Keith Menard said the loss was a continuation of bad habits the team has picked up in the past few weeks. In the team’s threegame losing streak, Central Lafourche has gotten to the red zone often, but haven’t always been able to punch the ball into the end zone – a trend which continued against the Wildcats. “It’s disappointing,” Menard said. “We put a lot of emphasis on it, but we just haven’t been able to get a handle on it just yet. That hurts. Those are big plays. It changed the complexion of the whole game.” The Trojans were outmanned from the start on Friday. The Wildcats scored on five-straight possessions to start the game, which, combined with the Trojans’ offensive deficiencies, made the score 35-0 at halftime. In the second half, Central Lafourche made some offensive noise, but it

Nicholls beats Houston Baptist 33-30 in OT

HOUSTON (AP) — C.J. Okpalobi ran for 103 yards and the game-winning touchdown in overtime to lift Nicholls to a 33-30 victory over Houston Baptist on Saturday night. Tony Dawson ran for a 24-yard TD to give Houston Baptist a 27-24 lead with 1:25 remaining. David McKey kicked a 35yard field goal for Nicholls (3-3, 3-1 Southland Conference) with six seconds left to force overtime. Alec Chadwick kicked a 35-yard field goal for Houston Baptist (2-4, 1-3) before Okpalobi ran 12 yards for the game-winner. Dawson threw for 165 yards and a touchdown, and ran for 191 yards on 25 carries. Ronald Ollie returned a blocked field goal 84 yards into the end zone for the Colonels. Chase Fourcade threw a 50-yard touchdown strike to Damion Jeanpiere and ran for a 10-yard score in the second quarter for Nicholls.

was mostly late in the game and against Destrehan’s reserve defenders. With the loss, the Trojans are now 4-3 on the season. They’re 0-3 in District 7-5A play. The Wildcats are 7-0, and are among the favorites to win the state championship. The Trojans’ path doesn’t get much easier. Next week, they’ll take on Hahnville – a team widely considered to be the second-best group in the district behind the Wildcats. The game will take place on Hahnville’s campus in Boutte on Friday. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m.

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — When it comes to wins and losses, the tenure of former Ole Miss coach Ed Orgeron was an undisputed disaster. Current Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze — who worked for Orgeron during those tough times for the Rebels — has a slightly different perspective. So when No. 23 Ole Miss (3-3, 1-2 Southeastern Conference) travels to face No. 25 LSU (4-2, 2-1) on Saturday, there will be a new twist to the annual rivalry. Orgeron is LSU’s interim coach after Les Miles was fired in September, meaning Freeze will be coaching against the man who gave him his start in the college game. “Everybody comes up with their own opinions, but I’m so indebted to coach Orgeron,” Freeze said. “I have great respect for him and everything he’s meant to my career.” For Orgeron, the respect is mutual. “He’s a tremendous coach,” Orgeron said of Freeze. “He’s a tremendous fit for that school.” Freeze was a high school coach in Memphis, Tennessee, when Orgeron hired him as an off-thefield administrative assistant in 2005. He was promoted to receivers

coach in 2006. The on-the-field results for the partnership were not good. Orgeron was fired following the 2007 season after a 10-25 record over three seasons, including a 3-21 mark in the SEC. But Freeze said there were many good things he learned from Orgeron — especially as it relates to recruiting and passion for the profession — that he’s carried with him throughout his career. After bouncing around for a few seasons following Orgeron’s dismissal, Freeze became head coach at Arkansas State in 2011 and took the Ole Miss job in 2012. See LSU Page 6-A

Durbin wins Gazette’s football contest

The winner of the fifth week of the Lafourche Gazette Football Contest is once again Amy Durbin of Cut Off. Amy had the only entrant with 3 wrong. Winner can pick up their cash prize at the Gazette office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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“I don’t know that I’ve ever been around a coach who’s more passionate and came to work every single day with that same energy, same passion and same drive,” Freeze said. “It wasn’t a roller coaster in that regard. He was as driven as anyone I’ve ever seen.” Orgeron was candid about his Ole Miss tenure on Monday, saying he squandered a good opportunity. But the failure made him reassess how he would run a program if he

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ever received another chance. “You got to look at yourself in the mirror,” Orgeron said. “You can place blame on other people but nothing’s going to change. I’m the only person that can change me.” So far, he’s made the most of his opportunity. Freeze said LSU’s offense, in particular, is much improved since Orgeron took over the program. The Tigers have won both games under Orgeron, including a 42-7 win over Missouri and a 45-10 victory against Southern Mississippi on Saturday. “Whatever he’s doing is working,” Freeze said. “They’ve played two games and looked really, really good in them.” Ole Miss, on the other hand, has struggled. The Rebels are coming off a 34-30 loss to Arkansas and look like a middle-of-the-pack SEC team after starting the season with championship aspirations. The Ole Miss offense has been consistently productive, but the team’s defense ranks at or near the bottom of the league in several major categories. The Orgeron-vs-Ole Miss angle doesn’t really matter to most of the Rebel players, who were in elementary school or junior high during the former

coach’s tenure. Instead, they’re focused on bouncing back from the Arkansas loss. _____ AP Sports Writer Brett Martel contributed to this story. Follow David Brandt on Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbrandtAP . AP College Football website: www.collegefootball.ap.org

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The average monthly Social Security payment is $1,238. That translates into a monthly increase of less than $4 a month. More bad news for seniors: Medicare Part B premiums, which are usually deducted from Social Security payments, are expected to increase next year to the point in which they will probably wipe out the entire COLA. By law, the dollar increase in Medicare’s Part B premium cannot exceed a beneficiary’s cost-of-living raise. That’s known as the “hold harmless” provision, and it protects the majority of Medicare recipients. But another federal law says that the Part B premium must raise enough money to cover one-fourth of expected spending on doctors’ services. That means that a minority of beneficiaries, including new enrollees and higher-income people, have to shoulder the full increase. Their premiums would jump. Millicent Graves, a retired veterinary technician, says Medicare and supplemental insurance premiums eat up nearly a third of her $929 monthly Social Security payment. And don’t tell the 72-year-old from Williamsburg, Virginia, that consumer prices aren’t going up. She says her insurance premiums went up by $46.50 this year, and her cable TV, Internet and phone bill went up, too. “I just lose and lose and lose and lose,” Graves said. More than 60 million

retirees, disabled workers, spouses and children get Social Security benefits. The COLA also affects benefits for about 4 million disabled veterans, 2.5 million federal retirees and their survivors, and more than 8 million people who get Supplemental Security Income, the disability program for the poor. Many people who get SSI also receive Social Security. Since 2008, the COLA has been above 2 percent only once, in 2011. It’s been zero three times. “This loss of anticipated retirement income compounds every year, causing people to spend through retirement savings far more quickly than planned,” said Mary Johnson of the Senior Citizens League. “Over the course of a 25- or 30-year retirement, it reduces anticipated Social Security income by tens of thousands of dollars.” By law, the cost-of-living adjustment is based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, or CPI-W, a broad measure of consumer prices generated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It measures price changes for food, housing, clothing, transportation, energy, medical care, recreation and education. The COLA is calculated using the average CPI-W for July, August and September. If prices go up, benefits go up. If prices drop or stay flat, benefits stay the same. Some advocates complain that the government’s measure of inflation doesn’t reflect the costs many older Americans face. For example, gasoline prices have fallen by nearly 18 percent over the past year, according to the August inflation report, while the cost of medical care has gone up by more than 5 percent. For seniors who don’t

drive much, they don’t get the full benefit of low gas prices, said Max Gulker, a senior research fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research. Many seniors, however, spend more of their income on health care. Graves said she appreciates lower gas prices, but she doesn’t drive much. “I just have to rely more each month on cashing in investments,” Graves said. “I’m lucky I can do that.” ___ Associated Press writer Ricardo AlonzoZaldivar contributed to this report. Follow Stephen Ohlemacher on Twitter at http://twitter.com/stephenatap ___ Online: Social Security Interactive: http://hosted.ap.org/interactives/2015/ social-security/

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They asked to bar the death penalty for the same reason. Once jurors are selected, they will remain in a local hotel for the rest of the trial and won’t have access to the news or be able to contact family members except for emergencies. In court documents filed early this month, Cuccia said almost two-thirds of the potential jurors had been excused because sequestration would have presented too much of a hardship for them. Because so many people were

eliminated, he wrote, the remaining pool may not be representative of the parish. Among the groups underrepresented in the pool, Cuccia said, were black residents and working people. LeBlanc sided with prosecutors, who noted that for most of the potential jurors released because of hardships, the defense asked that they be excused. In a written opposition to moving the trial, Assistant District Attorney Joe Soignet said potential jurors were dismissed for individual, legitimate reasons and not as a class. “What the defense motion ignores is that jury selection, by its very nature, is a process of attrition,” Soignet wrote. “It is designed to take a large (yet never mandated) number of potential jurors and reduce it to only 12. Thus, the mathematical proportions are always 12/x, with the only variable being the number of potential jurors the trial court decides to screen. ... The process employed in this particular case need only result in the selection of 12 jurors and four alternates.”

— Daily Comet Staff Writer Bridget Mire can be reached at 448-7639 or bridget.mire@dailycomet.com. Follow her on Twitter @bridget_mire.

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55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 2919490 for more information. _________________ Plaisance Meat Market has grass fed calves for sale. Call 985-696-4203 for more information. _________________ Succession Sale: 2005 Toyota 4 Runner, $9,000; 1991 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Champion Bass Boat and 2000 aluminum trailer, $3,000; 1988 21â&#x20AC;&#x2122; homemade aluminum outboard boat with aluminum trailer and 150 Mercury motor, $7,000; 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; utility trailer, $600; 2 properties to sell as one: located at 151 and 159 East 85th Street, $50,000; For more info, call 985790-0206. _________________ For Sale: 2 burial plots located at Oak Grove Walk Cemetery. Across the street from Community Bible Church. Asking $5,000. If interested, call 985-637-7097. _________________ Homemade Cypress Swings for Sale: childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rocking horses and chairs. Call 985278-2947. _________________

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GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: Thursday, October 20 from 7am to 3pm at 126 East 6th Street. Generator; HD boots, helmets and cover; toys; girls clothes; girls 4 wheeler; girls bike; holiday decorations; men and women clothes; youth bed; F250 running boards and much more. No Early Birds! _________________ Carport Sale: 191 East 14th Street, not place; Wednesday, October 19 from 3pm to 5pm; Thursday, October 20 from 7am to 2pm; womens, petite clothing and shoes; DVDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Harley Davidson home dĂŠcor and much more. _________________

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Wednesday, October 19, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

OBITUARIES

“In a Small Pond” By Leroy Martin Enter Doc Guidry

CLARENCE MATHERNE

Clarence J. Matherne, 83, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano passed away on Saturday, October 8. Visitation will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Thursday, October 13 from 10 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his companion of 17 years, Alice Lefort; step children; step grandchildren, Brock and Logan Lefort and others; brother, Cleveland “Dickie” Matherne; sister, Germaine Matherne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Augustine and Ophelia Matherne; brothers, Nolan Matherne, Landry Matherne, Webley Matherne, Eunice Matherne, Eugene Matherne, Lefrey Matherne; sisters, Dudline Matill, Linda Matherne. He enjoyed dancing, carving wood boats and gardening. Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ___________________

EMMA CALLAIS

Emma Lois T. Callais, 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off passed away on Saturday, October 15. Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday from 12 p.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by her children, Keith (Monica) Randazzo, David (Lisa) Randazzo, Scott Randazzo, Rick (Robin) Randazzo; sister, Mary Guidry; grandchildren, Keith (Talia) Randazzo, Amy (Jamie) Gisclair, Jami (Jason) Gisclair, Jessica Randazzo, David Randazzo, Jr., Damian Randazzo, Travis (Stacey) Lance, Brooke (Max) Smith, Brett Stone, Cheyane Stone; great grandchildren, Trey Randazzo, Katelyn Gisclair, Cameron Gisclair, Johnny Gisclair, Aubree Lombas, Lily Gisclair, Silas Randazzo, Abram Smith, Berkly Smith, Riley Pitre, Mackenzie Lance, Caleb Lance, Adrian Stone, Aubrie Stone, Aavyn Stone. She was preceded in death by her parents, Webre and Estelle Callais; sister, Carolyn Griffin. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

Doc Guidry, fiddle in hand, met Vin Bruce and me at Orleans Theriot’s bar in Golden Meadow at 5 p.m. one Sunday in 1960. Vin had met him once at a Jimmy Davis rally in Golden Meadow and I had backed him with my band in the 1950’s at a St. Bernadette church fair in Gray, Louisiana, where he was the featured artist. Doc was at the peak of his fame then, having a Decca Records hit, “Chere Cherie”, backed with “Little Fat Man”, two songs he had written. He had recorded a duet with Jimmy Davis with their arrangement of “Colinda” for Decca records. The song had Caribbean roots and had been sung by Cajuns as “Dans Colinda” since the 1800’s. Jimmy was the first to add and sing English lyrics while Doc sang the Cajun lyrics and it created national attention. “Vin,” he said, “I’ve admired you for years and now I get to record with you. It’s quite an honor.” “The honor is ours,” Vin replied. “When I got the call from our friend Woodley Comeaux, I hadn’t played for months, having cut my finger, but I practiced all week and it seems OK. What are the songs?” Vin gave him a list with a smile and asked him, “Do you know any of these?” After reading it, he smiled back and said,

“Maybe! I’ve been playing these 6 Cajun songs you recorded for Columbia for years and I wrote ‘Tee Maurice’ and ‘Chere Cherie’. As for ‘Big Texas’, ‘Big Mamou’ and ‘Jole Blon’ any Cajun fiddler who didn’t know those would have been run out of town on a rail. Some came with the ‘Grande Derangement’ of the Cajuns from Canada in 1755. Let’s cut them!” As we got to the KLFT studio, Roy Vicknair had just signed the station off the air for the night and was arranging the two mikes and drums as he had for the single we had cut less than a month before and whose success had merited releasing a 12-song vinyl LP 33 and 1/3 rpm album right away. The musicians were already there, Harry Anselmi on lead and steel guitars, (he would play both since Luke Charpentier was not available), and Mack Cheramie on drums who both played in the Vin Bruce Trio at the local club “La Nige”. The other musicians were friends who were returning past favors, D.J. Collins on rhythm guitar and Ebdon Barrios on electric Bass, who is also a good songwriter and has written many songs for Vin and other singers. Roy Vicknair, satisfied that all was in order after several sound checks, announced from the control room, “Vin Bruce and the Acadians. Tee Maurice take one.”

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Commission Ordinance No. 25. The vessel will be disposed of at the owners’ expense and in accordance with LA.R.S. 34:843 and said ordinance by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission from its current location at any time after thirty (30) days from the date of this publication. The owner is requested to contact the Port Commission by phone at 985-632-6701, by mail at P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354, or in person at 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA as soon as possible.

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Doc kicked it off and for the next 7 hours we recorded 11 songs, never having to do more than two or three takes on any song. Doc was in top form and the musicians, being familiar with the songs, were at their best. We wrapped it up at 2:30 Monday morning, and Roy had to put the station back on the air at 6, opening with a recording of the

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. OCTOBER 12, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Michael Ratcliff, 37, Houma. Contempt of court (4 cts). Jennifer Collins, 43, Raceland. Violation of probation/ parole (2 cts). OCTOBER 13, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Coby Thibodaux, 25, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Sacha Robling, 26, Gray. Contempt of court. Bobby Nguyen, 44, Larose. Contempt of court (4 cts); simple burglary of inhabited dwelling; resisting an officer. Quade Brooks, 28, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery involving stragulation of a pregnant victim. Kenneth Babin, 34, Raceland. Contempt of court (4 cts). Jason Brown, 37, Cut Off. Violation of protective orders. Casey Chauvin, 37, Lockport. Bicycles, front lamps, rear lamps, side and rear reflectors required; possession of meth, less than 28 grams; resisting an officer. Christopher Trosclair, 29, Larose. Violation of protective orders; possession of marijuana (1st). Thibodaux Police Department Jeremy Aizen, 29, Thibodaux. Fugitive (3 cts). Clearence Johnson, 59, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole. Lauren Reed, 35, Thibodaux. Contempt of court; fugitive. OCTOBER 14, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Dylan Mette, 24, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Delwin Sylvester, 30, Raceland. Contempt of court. Kenjatta Verdin, 40, Houma. Violation of probation/ parole. Ronald Johnson, 33, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts); simple cruelty to animals (2 cts); failure to register as a sex offender. Kevin Billiot, 48, Westwego. Failure of sex offenders to notify law enforcement of change of address or other registration information; in person periodic renewal of registration by offenders. Mary Pellegrin, 36, Montegut. Contempt of court (5 cts). Sergio Curvelo, 45, Gheens. Contempt of court. Frederick Gray, 44, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts); resisting an officer; prohibited acts. Thibodaux Police Department Terrance Williams, 42, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Lorie Zeringue, 49, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Lockport Police Department Kia Thompson, 21, Lockport. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. OCTOBER 15, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Adolph Lefort, 25, Larose. Contempt of court (2 cts). Lynes Green, 21, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Shana Leblanc, 27, Larose. Fugitive of Assumption Parish. Cordarren Washington, 29, Raceland. Enter/remain after being forbidden; disturbing the peace, appearing in an intoxicated condition. Regina Gagneaux, 61, Gray. Aggravated battery with dangerous weapon. Clifton Lake, 46, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish (2 cts); operating a vehicle with suspended license; contempt of court; aggravated flight from an officer Kourtlyn Adams, 22, Lockport. Domestic abuse battery. Dylon Matherne, 24, Raceland. Possession with intent to distribute meth; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; contempt of court. Dillon Terrebonne, 23, Cut Off. Possession or distribution of paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; illegal carrying of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance; contribution to the delinquency of juvenile.

Rosary. Good timing! We needed all the help we could get. With the two we had recorded with Wilbur Robichaux the previous week, we now had 13 songs from which Floyd Soileau would choose 12. Our major worry as Vin and I headed to Ville Platte a day later was how was the sound? Floyd played the tape,

OCTOBER 16, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Todd Rodrigue, 54, Cut Off. Possession of valium; possession of soma; possession of vicodin. Ryan Leboeuf, 26, Raceland. Contempt of court; enter/remain after being forbidden; resisting an officer with force or violence; battery of a police officer.

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listened intensely and finally said, “Great! Better than I expected. Good sound, good musicians, especially Doc. I’ll personally call Mr. Vicknair and thank him. I know you two are staying in Lafayette tonight, so here’s an advance on the album, have fun,” and he laid us each a one hundred bill in our hands. I didn’t remember having seen one before but I knew how to use it so I turned to Vin and said, “You think you can find Woodley Comeaux’s Bar?” Vin said, “I can find any bar anywhere any day or night, let’s go!” Next week, the conclusion and the future of two musical friends. Bye now!

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Louisiana State Police Marcos Palma, 24, TX. DWI (1st) ; driving on roadway laned for traffic. Chris Robicheaux, 43, Gray. Failure to drive on right side of road; DWI (1st). Timmy Johnson, 26, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Dillon Terrebonne, 23, Cut Off. Possession of firearm/ carry by convicted felon.

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When Jim retired, he and his wife, who was much, much younger, moved to a beach town. Once they’d settled in, he decided it was about time to make a will, so he made an appointment with a lawyer. “I want it to be nice and straightforward,” he instructed the attorney.

“Everything goes to my wife: the house, the car, the pension and the life insurance, under one condition that she remarry within the year.” “Fine, Mr. Ramsey,” said the lawyer, “But do you mind my asking why the condition?” “Simple! I want at least one person to be sorry I died.”

LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Vacancies

Residency Requirements

Ambulance Service District No. 1

Board

Qualified voter residing in the boundaries of the district

Commission for Women

Lafourche Parish Resident

Communications District

Qualified voter and resident from the south region of the parish

Drainage District No. 6

Resident or Representative for a corporation owning land within Drainage No. 6 district

Fifth Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 5

Property owner or representative of a corporation owning land in Ward 5

Fire Protection District No. 8-A

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 8-A district

Fire Protection District No. 8-C

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 8-C district

Fire Protection District No. 9

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 9 district

Head Start Policy Council

Lafourche Parish resident who is familiar with resources and services for low-income children and families

Heroes Monument Commission

Commission Police Officer employed for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Heroes Monument Commission

Recreation District No. 1

Resident domiciled within Recreation No. 1 district

Recreation District No. 11

Resident domiciled within Recreation No. 11 district

Recreation District No. 8

Resident domiciled within Recreation No. 8 district

Sewerage District No. 1

Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 1 district

Sewerage District No. 7

Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 7 district

South Lafourche Beachfront Development District

Qualified voter and resident of District 1, 2, 3, or 4

South Lafourche Beachfront Development District

Qualified voter and resident of District 5, 6, or 7

Tourist Commission

Lafourche Parish resident of Ward 11

Water District No. 1

Resident from the South region of the parish

Water District No. 1

Resident from the Central region of the parish

Fireman that has served for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10 Discharged veteran of a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

The deadline for these positions will be Thursday, October 20, 2016 @ 1:00 PM Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the Lafourche Parish Government website at www.lafourchegov.org/Board_Vacancies.aspx. Applications can be delivered to the attention of Kelli Toups at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301; or mailed to Kelli Toups, P.O. Drawer 5548, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

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The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Bladsacker then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members: Kelly Besson, Jr., Clifford Santiny, Jr., Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker; ABSENT: Council Member: Ray Santiny; Police Chief Laine Landry Motion by Council Member Bladsacker seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to amend the agenda to add GEC Engineering (Ninety West Park Project) Motion by Council Member Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and unanimously agreed to close the agenda as amended. Jonathan Puls with engineer Adam Werth was recognized and presented the bids for the Ninety West Park Project which is funded by the Corp of Engineers water quality grant. The two bids received were as follows: 1. LA Contracting Enterprise LLC 2. Cycle Construction Company, LLC Base Bid - $521,980.00 Base Bid - $877,795.00 Alternate 1A - $122,200.00 Alternate 1A - $91,919.00 Alternate 2A - 25,000.00 Alternate 2A - 88,758.00 Alternate 3A 22,500.00 Alternate 3A - 34,011.00 A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to accept the low bid of $521,980.00 of LA Contracting Enterprise LLC for the construction of the Ninety West Park Project. Motion by Council Member Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the September 27, 2016 Town meeting as written. Motion by Council Member Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to table the proposed ordinance regulating the use of Golf Carts on the Grand Isle Beach. The following proposed ordinance was offered for adoption by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr.: ORDINANCE NO. 949 An ordinance amending Section 90-10 of the Grand Isle Code of Ordinances relating to motor vehicle and traffic regulation fines. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: Section 90-10: Schedule of Fines is hereby amended to read as follows: General Speeding…………………………………………………………..$100.00 1-9 miles over speed limit………………………………………………….$100.00 10-15 miles over speed limit……………………………………………….$150.00 16-20 miles over speed limit……………………………………………….$175.00 21-25 miles over speed limit……………………………………………….$200.00 26-30 miles over speed limit……………………………………………….$225.00 31-35 miles over speed limit……………………………………………….$250.00 36 or more miles over speed limit (mandatory court) ……………..$275 – 500.00 Speeding in School Zone (mandatory court) …………………………….250.00 R.O.M. V. 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(mandatory court) …………………………………………........0-500.00 No driver’s license… ………………………………………………….. 0-500.00 No drivers license on person……………………………………………….$200.00 Expired driver’s license………………………………………………….….$150.00 Suspended driver’s license (court)……………………………………...0-500.00 No Insurance (court)………………………………………………………..0-500.00 Vehicle on beach (court)…………………………………………………0-500.00 Glass containers on beach (court)………………………………………0-200.00 Open containers in vehicle (court)………………………………………0-500.00 Littering…(court)…………………………………………………………..0-500.00 No seat Belt…………………………………………………………………..$25.00 No child restraint…………………………………………………………..$250.00 Expired or no brake tag……………………………………………………..$150.00 No head or tail lights………………………………………………………...$125.00 Illegal use of lights……………………………………………………...……$125.00 Improper use of horns, sirens, or warning devices……………………..$125.00 No turning signal…………………………………………………………..$100.00 Improper turning…………………………………………………………..$120.00 Improper passing…………………………………………………….$150.00-500 Improper lane usage…………………………………………………..$150.00-500 Improper backing…………………………………………………………. $200.00 Improper backing with accident (court)………………………………$200.00-500 Driving against traffic………………………………………………….$150.00-500 Failure to maintain control…………………………….……………..$250.00-500 Failure to maintain control with accident (court)…………………..$250.00-500 Parking on roadway………………………………………………….........$200.00 Abandoned or junked vehicles……………………………………………$250.00 Malfunctioning exhaust……………………………………………………$150.00 No license plate…………………………………………………………. $150.00 Disregarding traffic signs…………………………………………………. $150.00 Failure to yield to emergency vehicles (court)……………………….$250.00-500 Following too close to emergency vehicles……………………….….....$200.00 Failure to report an accident (court)…………………………………up to 500.00 Fleeing the scene of an accident (court)……………………………..up to 500.00 All others ………………………………………………………………….. $150.00 Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Kelly Besson, Jr., Barthelemy, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Ray Santiny This ordinance was declared adopted this 11th day of October, 2016 and becomes effective on said date. The Police report was read as follows: For the period of September 26 thru October 10, 2016 there was a total of 126 calls; 5 arrest; 39 traffic tickets issued; 64 traffic stops; 20 EMS runs and 1 fire; fines collected for the period totaled $2,671.50; fines collected to date $20,798.50. GIS Engineer Joseph Chauvin was recognized and reported on the West End Hurricane Protection Levee Restoration Project. To date, 97 cubic yards of sand has been lost from the levee and there are three surveys left to be completed. He reported that Bertucci Contractor has been paid for their work. On the Town Hall repairs, a letter has been submitted for the repairs and the repairs to the columns will take priority then the other work will be done. After his report, the Council adopted a joint motion for the Mayor to sign all the necessary paperwork for making the Town Hall repairs. Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member

Barthelemy to table until next meeting the request of Bill Hrapmann for a 6 foot variance on Verily Lane and to pull up bulkhead on canal starting at proposed boat slip (Middle area of Lot 26) to bay side property line and reposition the bulkhead on the property line. Motion by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and agreed by majority with Council Member with Council Member Barthelemy abstaining to waive the Grand Isle Multiplex Center rental fees for the Grand Isle Alumni Association Annual Dance to be held on Saturday January 27, 2017 with the understanding that the Alumni Association will be responsible for any damages and for cleaning the facility. Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. requests/reports: 1. Announced that the PTC is sponsoring a “Blue Out Against Bullying Run” on Friday October 14, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the Multiplex Center. There will be a $5.00 optional donation for each runner. Council Member Barthelemy requests/reports: 1. Announced that Ms. Cooper and Stephanie Arabie are planning a career day at GIHS for October 21. They are looking for companies/organizations that would want to put up a booth. They plan to have the booths open for an hour or 2 for the students to visit. If you or you company can participate, please contact Stephanie Arabie at 985-787-2577. Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. requests/reports: 1. Asked about the price for fixing the damaged piping under the Multiplex Center and mentioned that it was outrageous. He stated that employees need to be drug tested when they are involved in an accident. Council Member Barthelemy reported a water leak at a Bayside trailer and that Jefferson Parish needed to be notified. Mayor’s report: 1. Invited the Council to attend a CPRA meeting in Baton Rouge on October 20, 2016 to focus on development and implementation efforts to achieve comprehensive coastal protection for Louisiana. 2. Invited members to a mosquito control meeting on October 25, 2016 in the office of Councilman Rickey Templet. 3. He is scheduling a meeting with Senator Alario for Capitol Outlay on the Trojan Pavilion and invited any member to attend. 4. Announced that the Independent Levee Board was applying for one million dollars from State Capitol Outlay for more rock projects. Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Barthelemy and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m. David J. Camardelle, Mayor Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION September 14, 2016

The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 10:30 AM at the Administration Building 16829 East Main Street, Galliano, LA. President Gisclair called the meeting to order and Secretary Cheramie called roll. ATTENDED: Chuckie Cheramie, Perry Gisclair, Kris Gaudet, Rodney Gisclair, Wilbert Collins, Larry Griffin, John Melancon Jr., Jimmy Guidry, and Ervin Bruce ABSENT: None Upon motion by Griffin and second by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved minutes for August 10, 2016 regular meeting. Executive Director’s Report Northern Expansion – Engineer Neil Angelette reported Shavers Whittle is complete and in the lien period for Slip C 800 LF East Bulkhead project. He recommends payment and approval of Change Order No. 1 a decrease of $40,878.25 with 31 additional days. Engineer Angelette reported Crosby Dredging is substantially complete as of September 1st for Slip C 800 LF East Dredging project. He recommends payment and approval of Change Order No. 1 an increase of $9,231.75 due to adjustment of quantities. Engineer Angelette reported Blanchard Contractors continues to make progress for Slip C 950 LF West Bulkhead project. All sheet piles are driven and they are ready to pour concrete for deadman. He expects them to be complete on time. Engineer Joe Picciola reported Crosby Dredging is complete and in the lien period for the Flotation Canal Hydraulic Dredge project. He recommends approval of Change Order No. 1 an increase of $72,777 due to adjustment of quantities. Airport Projects – Richard Osborne reported on the Storm Water Management Drainage Study funded by FAA and DOTD. Duplantis Design Group has completed the final draft which we submitted our comments on and we do have a meeting scheduled tomorrow with them. We expect to receive the final study by our next meeting. The Runway/Taxiway Lighting Design project funded by FAA and DOTD is in the final stages of design. We reviewed the design and made comments and they are making final revisions. Osborne updated the board on August’s aircraft operations of 2,278 with 8,928 passengers. To date for 2016, totals 17,374 operations and 74,969 passengers. Other Projects – Executive Director Chett Chiasson stated we are waiting final approval from the Corps for the Assumption of Maintenance Study. Dustin Malbrough reported on the Section 203 Feasibility Study. During the next few weeks, working on data collections and the justification for the different water depths needed. Today, we have a meeting with the Port to discuss the process of collecting data and scheduling a meeting with tenants. Chiasson reported that the drawings are complete to apply for the permit for the Geotube Beach Repair project. We continue to work with FEMA and GOHSEP to provide information needed. Engineer John Plaisance reported the contractor for the Town of Golden Meadow Floodwall Improvements/Bulkhead project continues to make progress. He expects completion by the end of October. Davie Breaux reported that E&L Enterprise is approximately 60% complete on the Connector Road Base project despite delays due to weather conditions. We also received approval for the pipeline crossing so we will move forward with that section as planned and also have E&L install the culverts to connect to Adam Ted Gisclair Road. Breaux reported the Airport Maintenance Shop Addition will consist of a lean to canopy on the backside of the building for tractors. We ordered the material from the same building company to match the wind loads. We are working with Joe Picciola to engineer drawings for the foundation and installation to be bid out. Update from LA 1 Coalition – Henri Boulet reported several developments have occurred with the state and the LA 1 Project since the last update. He had reported in April that the Corps of Engineers was requiring DOTD to perform a review of the geotechnical and structural analysis of the design of the T-Wall. That analysis was complete on May 31st with a 408 Letter of Permission granted to the project. Consequently, LA DNR issued the projects Coastal Use Permit on July 19th, and the Corps issued the updated 404 Permit on July 20th. While DOTD could have proceeded on going to bid after receipt of these permits, as he reported in May the Commissioner of Administration still had to approve DOTD’s request to finance the

project. Later in May, the state administration halted many projects authorizations due to the state’s financial burden of state bond funded projects already under construction. While the LA 1 Project still has funds designated in the state’s Capital Outlay Bill finalized in the second special session, bonding for new projects remain prioritized behind existing bond projects under construction, and for that reason, Segment C of the LA 1 Project has not been authorized by the Commissioner of Administration’s Office to proceed to advertisement. While both the permit delays into July and the state’s current bonding capacity challenges for new projects have no doubt delayed the bidding of Segment C, Boulet is encouraged that Governor Edwards administration is looking at several funding mechanisms that could potentially build all of Phase II as one project, rather than 3 separate segments with 3 mobilization and demobilization costs. The state should be able to save a substantial amount of this $345 million cost if it builds the entire 8.3 miles at the same time. There are tremendous challenges to achieve this, but the Coalition is doing all it can to support the state in this funding concept. If it works out, it could build the whole project in half the time it might take to build the project in three separate segments. We will not know results of the funding mechanisms until sometime in the spring. Boulet will continue to update the board on the strategy for all of Phase II’s estimated construction cost. Should any of the funding components of building all of Phase II at once not materialize, the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement remains in place as a mechanism to encourage the state to move forward with Segment C. Finally, the South Lafourche Levee District has agreed to maintain the T-Wall once it is built by the state, and this pledge was critical in forwarding the issuance of the Corps permits, so he publicly thanked the Levee District for this significant pledge, and thanked the Port Commission for the continued support of achieving this public works project. Gisclair stated that the oil industry is very interested in getting this done. From the $6.6 million of private industry funds that were put in, do we have the assurance that the private industry is committed to keep those funds in since there is a delay? Boulet replied that those funds are on deposit at the state and they have to use it for that project or they have to return it after so long. Boulet met with all the companies and they want the highway built rather than the money back. The strategy is to push for the whole project and if not then push for the smaller portion that already has the match to get done. Chiasson stated that he attended a meeting last week with all parties involved and the plan is to wait several months to see where the funding is at before we look into changing the cooperative endeavor agreement to the current figures. In the meantime, the LA 1 Coalition continues to get commitments from companies interested to be part of the project. President P. Gisclair opened the floor to public comment. Mr. Willis Toups announced his candidacy for Golden Meadow Town Council. Committee Reports Executive Committee - The committee met on August 24th in Fourchon present was P. Gisclair, Cheramie, Griffin, and Melancon. They also met on September 12th in Galliano with all present. Upon motion by Griffin second by Collins, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the revised Per Diem Policy which includes the 2009 increase. Upon motion by Melancon second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Energy World USA to lease 40.175 acres of waterfront property with a right of first refusal on the remaining 102.223 acres on the west Bayou Lafourche site. Upon motion by Gaudet second by R. Gisclair, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Energy World USA to lease Site GLF304-3. Upon motion by Griffin second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Allport Services to defer improvement rental for one year for site GLF616. Upon motion by R Gisclair second by Bruce with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the form to delegate Chett Chiasson to attend the 2016 AAPA Annual Convention meetings with Perry Gisclair and Kris Gaudet as alternates. Upon motion by Cheramie second by Melancon, the board unanimously approved the high bids for the surplus equipment sale except for the Dodge truck. The truck will be re-advertised with a minimum bid once it is evaluated by Southland Dodge. The tie bid (Item#30) will go to Mr. Rodrigue. Permits & Waterways Committee - The committee met on August 24th in Fourchon present was Cheramie, Griffin, P. Gisclair, and Collins. They also met on September 12th in Galliano with all present. Chairman Cheramie presented for the board’s review the permit applications from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Allied Shipyard, Louis Cheramie, and Corps of Engineers. Chiasson stated that he did call Allied Shipyard and they stated that the contractor plans to place material directly on the opposite bank and not in the channel. He stated we will contact the contractor as well stating our concerns. Construction & Development Committee - The committee met on August 24th in Fourchon present was Bruce, Griffin, R. Gisclair, and P. Gisclair. They also met on September 12th in Galliano with all present. Upon motion by Guidry second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved Change Order No. 1 a decrease of $40,878.25 and 31 additional days from Shavers-Whittle Construction for the Slip C 800’ East Bulkhead project. Upon motion by Collins second by Gaudet, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved Change Order No. 1 an increase of $9,231.75 from Crosby Dredging for the Slip C 800’ East Dredge project. Upon motion by Melancon second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Substantial Completion Certificate dated September 1, 2016 from Crosby Dredging for the Slip C 800’ East Dredge project. Upon motion by R. Gisclair second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved Change Order No. 1 an increase of $72,777 from Crosby Dredging for the Flotation Canal Hydraulic Dredge project. Finance Committee - The committee met on August 24th in Fourchon present was Guidry, P. Gisclair, Gaudet, and Melancon. They also met on September 12th in Galliano with all present. Upon motion by Melancon second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved payment of August 2016 invoices and recognized expenditures over $10,000 which total $1,504,395.87. Upon motion by Melancon second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the August 2016 unaudited financial statements. Upon motion by Melancon second by Collins, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the insurance renewals. Upon motion by Melancon second by Cheramie, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the out of state travel requests from April Danos to attend the Maritime Security West Conference in Washington September 20th – 22nd and Officer Parish Lyons to attend the LPICMU Dive Certification in Florida September 16th – 18th. Upon motion by Cheramie second by Griffin, the board adjourned the board meeting at 11:05 AM. ATTEST: Perry Gisclair, President Harris “Chuckie” Cheramie, Jr., Secretary